Welcome to Magellan International

Executive Search & Career Navigation that Moves You Forward

At Magellan International, we don’t just fill roles or polish resumes — we build careers and hire leaders who make an impact.

Whether you’re:

A company seeking high-retention executive search backed by our Market-Credible Search Process, or
A professional navigating a career inflection point and looking for real coaching with real results — We offer one-on-one engagement, curated strategy, and decades of insight to guide your journey.

Why Magellan?

Because you can't AI your way to Great Candidates or into a Great Career — but smart guidance, clear goals, and curated tools can get you there faster and more confidently.

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Because we know how to partner with you to help your grow your business or your career!

Where We Work

Since 1993, Magellan International has placed executives and built high-performing teams on every continent, helping our clients achieve sustainable growth in markets around the globe. Our approach integrates each client’s business objectives with candidates’ long-term career goals, ensuring leadership that endures. Over the years, we have served a broad range of industries—including Aerospace, Automotive, Chemicals, Consulting Services, CPG, Distribution, GIS, High Tech, Management Consulting, Manufacturing, Metals & Mining, OFS, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceuticals, Turnaround Services, and Utilities—each with its own unique challenges and opportunities. By consistently matching the right leaders to the right roles, we empower organizations to navigate complex environments, drive innovation, and unlock lasting success wherever their ambitions take them.

Industries Served

Financial Services
Aerospace
Automotive
Chemicals
Consulting Services
CPG
Distribution
GIS & Advanced Analytics
High Tech
Management Consulting
Manufacturing
Metals & Mining
OFS
Oil & Gas
Pharmaceuticals
Turnaround Services
Utilities
Accounting
Agriculture

Nathaniel Hartwig, CEO Biatech

Thank you Jonathan Phillips for being much more than a talent scout. Anyone that worked with you views you as a critical member of the team. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to growing with you.

Antoine Rostand

My relationship with Magellan and Jonathan goes back over 15 years and has always been both productive and enjoyable. Jonathan is always available when I need a quick call or advice on a topic. Magellan has also provided great service in depth with a great recruiting team and ability to work both with our hiring managers and our human resources professionals. I would recommend him to any senior executive trying to build a complex consulting or services business. Antoine Rostand, President and co-Founder of Kayrros and past President and Founder of Schlumberger Business Consulting.

Fred Crawford

I got to know Magellan when Jonathan called about a search he was working on. That call changed my career for the better. My firm also used Jonathan and Magellan for numerous searches over the years to great effect. Beyond that Jonathan always makes himself available for quick comments, thoughts or ideas when I call which I really appreciate. He makes a great recruiting partner for attracting outstanding talent. Fred Crawford, Senior Advisor and Board Member and past CEO of AlixPartners.

David Ritter

Jonathan and Magellan have consistently given me valuable and productive advice. I always felt he had my best interests at heart and brought both professional and sometime personal input to our recruiting and business building endeavors. I would recommend him to anyone who is focusing on building a business or business segment. David Ritter, CEO Haymarket Group and past Vice President for Royal Dutch Shell Plc. Jonathan and Magellan have consistently given me valuable and productive advice. I always felt he had my best interests at heart and brought both professional and sometime personal input to our recruiting and business building endeavors. I would recommend him to anyone who is focusing on building a business or business segment. David Ritter, CEO Haymarket Group and past Vice President for Royal Dutch Shell Plc.

Dennis Cassidy

Over the last 30 years I have worked with Magellan and Jonathan a number of times as both a client and a candidate. Each interaction has been both satisfying and productive. Jonathan’s style is unique and is reflected by his team members as well. Most recently his firm has successfully helped with achieving our ambitious growth objectives through a very unusual market. His firm works equally well with our hiring managers and our human resources professionals which I greatly appreciate. Dennis Cassidy, CEO of Pilot Thomas Logistics and past President of Pentair Calves & Controls.

Matthew Waterhouse

Our firm has enjoyed working with Magellan for both search and business networking activities. Jonathan and his team nake it easy to set up and complete searches even as markets change drastically. I have also benefitted from Jonathan’s professional network as an avenue for growth of our business. Matthew Waterhouse, CEO of 3D Metalforge

Dana Deasey

Every work professional needs that go-to coach that is there to give relevant, and at times, critical feedback when navigating career challenges and opportunities. Jonathan has been my go-to coach for 25+ years; always offering unique insights that have contributed to my career growth. Dan Deasy Past CIO to the Department of Defense and Past CIO to JP Morgan Chase

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